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Past Events and Classes

 

  • No advanced registration required unless otherwise indicated in class descriptions below

  • DoL classes are absolutely FREE

  • Students are welcome to tip their instructors or donate to sim costs during classes but this is entirely optional

How to Apply

 

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Class Suggestions 

Dancer's Challenge Events

Something a little different to tickle the fancy of those game enough to step up to the plate! In November, Dancing Outside the Lines is bringing back the challenge where choreographers will participate in a game of chance a pair of songs to choose from, and create a routine from scratch right before our very eyes. We encourage spectators who would like to wander between the builds (there will be marked pathways) to get a rare glimpse into the artistic process. 

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Mainstream: Saturday, 10th November

Creating Time: 10:30am-2pm SLT
Bump-In to Theater: 2pm - 3pm SLT
Show Time: 3pm SLT

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There will be approximately 3.5 hours allocated for creation of a simple set, choreography and costuming --- Anything goes!

Class Catalogue

If you would like to request a new session of any classes below, please contact Ayita (naybabe) in world.

Spot On Choreography System

Instructor: Ayita (naybabe)

Due to high demand and varying skill levels, this 1 hour class will run as an ongoing series covering the topics outlined below.
Please check the montlhy schedule above or our calendar for upcoming classes and topics.

 

Class Content Includes;

  • Designer vs. Mover

  • Understanding Waypoints and Timings

  • Decoding the NC Co-Ordinates

  • Creating Realistic Movement with Animations

  • Moving Props

  • Vertical Changes

  • Choreographing for Multiple Dancers

  • Couples Dancing/Split Animation Sequencing

 

Spot On Performance Director

Instructor: Maia (fionna carter)

TBD

 

Class Content Includes;

  • Hud Controls & Notecard Format

  • Using with Spot On Choreography System

  • Using with Spot On Group Formation System

  • Managing Stage Components

  • Commands & Hot keys

  • Animation Layering

 

** All students need to have either the Spot On Choreography system or the Group Formation system and must be familiar with one or both of them

The Basics of Backup Dancing

Instructor: Jo (JMB Balogh)

Saturday 6th and 13th of February at 1pm SLT

15 Spaces Available

 

Class Content Includes;

Pre-Show

  • Costuming

  • Avatar Enhancements

  • Etiquette

During the Show/Rehearsal

  • Etiquette

  • Working With Spot On

MiM: Wordless Storytelling

Instructor: JJ (ladiejj jewell)

Tuesday 2nd, 9th and 15th of February at 12pm SLT

10 Spaces Available

 

Class Content Includes;

  • Origins and process of storytelling

  • History of using dance to tell a story

  • Finding music to convey a story

  • Creating a story outline

  • You have an idea ..what comes next?

  • Dancing a Story: Beginning to End

 

Spot On Group Formation System

Instructor: Ayita (naybabe)

Class Content Includes;

  • Designer vs. Mover

  • Creating Custom Formations

  • Decoding the NC Co-Ordinates

  • Using Multiple Controllers

  • Creating Realistic Movement with Animations

  • Moving Props

  • Vertical Changes

  • Barre HUD Split Animation Sequencing

 

MiM: Creative Staging

Instructor: Ayita (naybabe)

Date: TBA

10 Spaces Available

 

Class Content Includes;

  • Moving Objects

  • Dancing on Moving Objects

  • Set Transitions

  • Imaginative Connections: Choreography and Staging

  • Lighting and Particle Effects

Music Editing Made Simple

Instructor: Snow (snow mistwood)

Sunday 7th, 21st and 28th of February at 10am SLT
(No class Sunday, 14th of February, Valentine’s Day )

Unlimited Spaces Available

 

Class Content Includes;

  • Music File Extensions and Meanings

  • Using YouTube and iTunes Music for Dances

  • Uploading Music Files to YouTube and Google Sites

  • Audacity: Downloading Software and LAME MP3 Encoder

  • Basic Music Editing in Audacity 

  • Advanced Music Editing in Audacity

  • Creating and Producng a Piece of Music for a Dance

 

** All music editing software used in this class is 100% free and download links will be provided to students

Machinima Filming for Dance

Instructor: Koardan (koardan resident)

Sunday 6th, 13th and 20th of March at 10am SLT

20 Spaces Available

 

Class Content Includes;

  • Tools you need to record

  • Composition and lighting

  • Approaches to including Music

  • Editing your videos

  • Storing and publishing

 

https://player.vimeo.com/video/139051232 ~ Gorean Sample

https://player.vimeo.com/video/135771730 ~ Mainstream Sample

 

** All video software used in this class is 100% free and

download links will be provided to students

Running a Dance Event/Troupe

Instructor: Babypea (BabypeaVonPhoenix Bikergrrl)

Saturday 5th, 12th and 19th of March at 3pm  SLT

Unlimited Spaces Available. The content for this series of

classes is so rich it is impossible to list it all here. If you would

like a full list of the content please contact a DoL Instructor.

 

Class Content Includes;

  • The Build: Land, Venue, Name

  • The Rules: Protocol 

  • The Team: Staff

  • The Audience: Promotions

  • Running a dance event

Basic Props and Set Building

Instructor: JJ (ladiejj jewell)

Class Content Includes;

  • Prop vs. Set

  • Basic Elements of a Set

  • Building Backdrops

  • Texturing Backdrops

  • Incorporating 3D Elements

  • Interracting with a Set using Spot On

  • Using Props Effectively

  • Helpful Scripts for Effect and Lowering Prims

 

Note: Instruction based on Firestorm viewer. We recommend students be prepared to use this platform in order to get the most out of their class. 

 

Sunday March 6th, 13th, 20th, April 3rd at 6pm SLT

Graduation: Sunday 10th April at 6pm SLT

8 Spaces Available

 

Class Content Includes;

  • What is traditional burlesque

  • What is needed to progress in burlesque

  • Examples of the best burlesque performers

  • The History of Burlesque in SL: Then and Now

  • Creating the scene and mood

  • The role of music, costumes, dance and stage sets

  • Choosing effective costumes, music and animations

  • Creating and building your stage set  Building a stage set

  • Putting it all together

 

** All students must be confident in the creation of animation sequences to music using either Barre, Performance Director or Smooth Dancer HUDs.

The Art of Traditional Burlesque

Instructor: Miss Lady C. (lady correia)

Back to Basics: Male Perspective

Instructors: Wiz (Wiz Nirvana)

Saturday March 19th, 26th, April 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd at 1pm SLT

Graduation: Saturday 7th May at 1pm SLT

10 Spaces Available

 

This 6 week intensive is designed for first time and experienced dancers who are looking to explore the world of male choreography. It will cover the creation of a 100% male mainstream routine from start to finish.

Female choregraphers are welcome with the understanding that their graduation routine will have a full male cast.

 

Class Content Includes;

  • Brainstorming ideas for your routine

  • Building basics, creating and accessorizing your first set

  • Costuming for men

  • Finding the right animations for men

  • Generating an animation sequence (Barre and Spot On)

  • Spot On Choreography System basics

 

All students will need to have or budget for the following;

  • Set building materials: $200L-$400L

  • Animations: $500L-$1000L

  • Barre HUD or Spot On Performance Director: $1000L

  • Spot On Choreography System: $2000L

 

We understand that this is a large outlay, however if you intend

to take up dancing as a hobby these are some of the basic tools

you will need to get started.

 

MiM: A Way with Words

Instructor: JJ (ladiejj jewell)

Date/Time: Thursday 3rd, 10th, 17th March at 6pm SLT

10 Spaces Available

 

Class Content Includes;

  • Implementing verbal elements into a dance

  • Adding emotes to various dance styles

  • Introductions, descriptions, and titles

  • Words in the background (backdrops and sets)

  • Manipulating words using dancing technology

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